Seven Signs of Gloryনমুনা

Day 7: A Vision of Truth

Through this devotional journey, we’ve seen that none of Jesus’ signs in John’s Gospel are just miracles. They’re motifs – profound, tangible clues revealing who Jesus is. So far, we’ve encountered Him as the inaugurator of a richer covenant, the transcendent Word, the universe’s highest authority, the fulfillment of our deepest hunger, and the Lord over creation. Nothing is beyond His power, yet He is intimately present in our lives. It’s an awe-inspiring picture.

In today’s sign, Jesus heals a man born blind. At first glance, it seems like just another miraculous act. A man who has never seen meets Jesus, obeys His command to wash, and returns with sight. Once again, Jesus is revealed as the healer who restores the broken and lifts the marginalized.

But as always, there’s more here than meets the eye.

Centuries earlier, Isaiah spoke of a coming ‘servant of the Lord’ who would bring true liberation: “a light for the nations, to open the eyes that are blind” (Isaiah 42:6-7 ESV). This prophecy pointed not just to a physical healer but to a Messiah—one who would open blind hearts and bring God’s truth into a darkened world. As we look closer, we discover the motif of light overcoming darkness is woven throughout scripture, stretching back to Genesis, when light first shattered the void. It’s another clue. From creation onward, history was waiting – holding its breath – for the One who would open blind eyes for good, pushing back the darkness once and for all.

Then, Jesus arrives, and John weaves the threads together: “In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it” (John 1:4-5 ESV). The stage is set. In healing the blind man, Jesus does more than fulfill prophecy – He proclaims His identity and mission. Just as this man’s world was transformed from darkness to light, so too was Jesus doing the same for humanity.

In verse 5, Christ speaks the words that tie it all together: “I am the light of the world”. In Him, confusion gives way to clarity, chaos to peace, blindness to sight. He alone reveals what is true – things we could never see without Him.

Today, Jesus offers you what He offered the blind man: sight and light.

Prayerfully reflect. Where does life feel dark or uncertain today? What’s confusing you or making you worried? Instead of asking why or assigning blame – as those around the blind man did – turn your gaze to Jesus, the Light of the world. Let Him be your light, your clarity, and your hope.